An Egyptian couple have apparently named their newborn daughter Facebook, in honor of the social networking site’s role in the recent revolution. As reported in newspaper Al-Ahram:

“A young man in his twenties wanted to express his gratitude about the victories the youth of 25th of January have achieved and chose to express it in the form of naming his firstborn girl “Facebook” Jamal Ibrahim (his name.) The girl’s family, friends, and neighbors in the Ibrahimya region gathered around the new born to express their continuing support for the revolution that started on Facebook. “Facebook” received many gifts from the youth who were overjoyed by her arrival and the new name. A name [Facebook] that shocked the entire world.”

Wow. It’s a nice sentiment, but I can’t help but think there must have been other options that are slightly less… well, terrible. But I suppose if you’re going to pick a crazy unusual baby name, it helps if you at least have a good reason for it.

23 Responses to Egyptian parents name new baby “Facebook”

Well, it depends on the community. A certain tribe of the Batak people in Indonesia have a custom to name their newborns based on the 1st thing their father see. For example, when a father see a door when his baby was born, so the baby will be named Pintu (means door) followed by their family name.

Pretty odd?

Hmm… Adults Batak people prefer to be called by their family name. It’s their custom.

iwantmygirlsays:

February 20, 2011 at 6:53 pm

that’s horrible.

Ayahsays:

February 20, 2011 at 8:30 pm

Um wow. There had to have been other options related to the revolution. Tahrir, maybe?

Carolyn Robertsonsays:

February 20, 2011 at 8:35 pm

That’s what came to my mind, too!

Megsays:

February 20, 2011 at 9:05 pm

Oh come on, it’s not as bad as bearing the name “George Bush” for the rest of your life (not in ref. to the originals who were presidents, but to the kids in the middle east who were named that)

Ashsays:

February 20, 2011 at 9:44 pm

“susan says:
February 20, 2011 at 6:41 pm

Well, it depends on the community. A certain tribe of the Batak people in Indonesia have a custom to name their newborns based on the 1st thing their father see. For example, when a father see a door when his baby was born, so the baby will be named Pintu (means door) followed by their family name. ”

I never knew that — just makes me know I really shouldn’t judge… since I don’t know their customs…

sarahsays:

February 21, 2011 at 4:55 am

wow some people are crazy. the name “facebook” could not possibly be due to any kind of custom.

Danny's Mommasays:

February 21, 2011 at 5:06 am

Oh gosh. I know someone who recently named their precious, innocent new born boy “Dodge Ram”. First and middle name. I tried to be supportive. But all I could say when I was told was, “Well… At least your favorite vehicle wasn’t, like, a Ford Fiesta or something…”

Bethsays:

February 21, 2011 at 6:10 am

In an English speaking country, that name would be serious liability. But many kids have names that mean things in foreign languages and it’s just an abstract word in their own country.

Would you name your child “Light”? Could you imagine? “Hey, Light! Don’t climb up the slide!” Probably not. But you might name a kid Claire.

Hell No!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That’s just wrong. What do people really think aout when they name their kids these ridiculous names? Now when lil’ “Facebook” gets beat down at school everyday, just because of his name, don’t be surprised.Lol.

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